Middle Eastern Food Festival August 29, 2008

For immediate release Contact: Sonia McCormick
202.835.5486 or
703.855.2961

Holy Transfiguration Church Hosts 15th Annual Middle Eastern
Food Festival on Labor Day Weekend: August 30 & 31

McLEAN, Va., August 16 2008 – Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church will host its 15th annual Middle Eastern Food Festival, August 30 and 31, on the church grounds -- 8501 Lewinsville Road, McLean, Virginia. The Festival will feature authentic Middle Eastern food, pastries, Middle Eastern beer and wine, live music and dancing, vendors, church tours, and activities for both children and adults.

Join in the fun from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday, August 30 and 12 noon – 6 p.m., Sunday, August 31. Smell the aromas from the outdoor grills, partake of Kibbee, Shish Kebab, Falafel, Tabbouleh, Hummus, and Stuffed Grape Leaves, or any number of other delicious menu choices, including a $12.50 Roast Lamb Dinner served on Saturday from 7:00-9:00 and on Sunday from 2:00-6:00. Then relax with a cup of coffee and mouth-watering pastry. Choose from Middle Eastern favorites, such as Baklawa, Maamoul, Namoura, or Ghraybeh, or good old American favorites, from cakes to cookies to brownies and fudge.

Once you’ve satisfied your appetite, join in the Debke dance (instructors will teach you how), watch the folk dancing, participate in a game of backgammon or chess, visit the vendors, or take a tour of the church.

The Festival will be held rain or shine. Admission and parking are free. To learn more, call 703-734-9566 or visit www.holytransfiguration.org.

Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church is the local parish of the Melkite Eparchy of Newton (Massachusetts). “Melkite” is used to refer to those Catholics whose ancestry is Middle Eastern and who follow the Byzantine Tradition in worship, theology, and spirituality.
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Official Website: http://www.holytransfiguration.org